Some primary teachers politically opposed to 'elitist' grammars

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Have any parents experienced hostility from teachers at state primaries to grammar schools and the 11 Plus? Hearing anecdotally from some parents who claim their kids have heard teachers saying that grammar schools are elitist and they are opposed to selective education. Seems a shame if children are being subjected to political views of teachers which maybe should be kept away from the classroom. The primary our children go to refuses to coach for the 11 plus in any way or even prepare children for the exam.

I think it works both ways, OP.

My friend has a gifted child (and not in the MN sense) and his primary teacher told her that she doubted the state sector could adequately help him. When the HT got wind of it the teacher was hauled over the coals !